Sunday July 4 
Yesterday we were not allowed to enter our enclosure because of the rain.  We were bored and upset so tonight we refused to be kept out and despite huge ominous black clouds we entered at 5pm as usual. Too many changes in our routine can cause us to suffer. We had a large crowd  and also a TV crew so it was very exciting. But the rain clouds burst in a fury and a torrential downpour was inevitable. I was momentarily outside of the enclosure and I watched as 100’s of people ran out of the Urban Park or scrambled for umbrellas. I witnessed a very beautiful phenomenon as large groups of watchers joined their umbrellas together in clusters to help shield each other . Surprisingly (or maybe not so?) most of our Human Animals inside the enclosure chose to stay and play in the downpour. The Urban Park was cleared and all of the watchers were told to leave but the Human Animals splashed and played and rolled around in the large puddles that had formed instantly. It was a delight to see and many watchers stayed as long as they could to witness the exuberant display of joy. I think the watchers were reminded of a childhood forgotten, or perhaps a childhood never found.
Tomorrow we will have a visit from The First Minister of Scotland.  As the leader of the herd I am not allowed into the enclosure as I must meet him and explain why these Human Animals are here - perhaps playing in puddles! I am anxious about this contact with a very different breed of our kind and I hope that I can communicate with Mr. Salmond